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but there is a lot of people in newtown who do. and there is no doubt they have reached out and are comforting to the best of their ability, these people who have suffered this awful, awful loss. >> reporter: you have been doing some great reporting for the current, thank you, so much, for being with us tonight. and joining me now is andrew paly, the father of two sandy hook elementary school students who thankfully were not harmed in this attack. twin boys go to the school. thank you for joining us. good evening. >> thank you. >> reporter: tell us first -- >> i'm sorry -- >> reporter: tell us first how the kids are doing? >> remarkably well for what they went through today. we just got back from friday night services at our congregation, where there was a lot of support from the community there. and they even got up to speak to the crowd to let them know that they're okay. and that everybody else should be okay. >> reporter: did you have a chance to really talk to them, to sit and talk to them about what they experienced today? an
but there is a lot of people in newtown who do. and there is no doubt they have reached out and are comforting to the best of their ability, these people who have suffered this awful, awful loss. >> reporter: you have been doing some great reporting for the current, thank you, so much, for being with us tonight. and joining me now is andrew paly, the father of two sandy hook elementary school students who thankfully were not harmed in this attack. twin boys go to the school. thank you for...
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you know, it could be that newtown marks a turning point, but it also could be that it doesn't and that's why you have not seen a huge rush of politicians to embrace gun control in the past week. >> let me understand, michael steele called the nra statement very haunting and very disturbing. he's actually an nra supporting. michael blook brg called it beyond believe that following the newtown tragedy, the national rifle association wants to arm more americans. i want to turn to you. what some people thought was a point worth making is a violent association of video games to a disturbed mind and this leading to some kind of desire to do what they see in the games for real. you have this website which is very popular with gamers. what is your view about that? >> i don't see how video games can contribute to violence in that manner. especially when most video games s emulate real life. what they emulate is soft compared to what happens in the real world. today, hearing him speak about what he said, i thought it was just a really horrible joke. because it's ridiculous. >> i mean, i have seen
you know, it could be that newtown marks a turning point, but it also could be that it doesn't and that's why you have not seen a huge rush of politicians to embrace gun control in the past week. >> let me understand, michael steele called the nra statement very haunting and very disturbing. he's actually an nra supporting. michael blook brg called it beyond believe that following the newtown tragedy, the national rifle association wants to arm more americans. i want to turn to you. what...
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away tears offered his consolation and prayers last night at a vigil for the victims of the tragedy in newtown, connecticut. >> all across this land of ours we have wept with you. we've pulled our children tight. >> today funerals will be held for two of the children that died in the shooting as their community continues to search for answers. one of the teachers at sandy hook described the difficulties in moving forward in the wake of a tragedy. >> it seems as though the expression i'll take this one day at a time it becomes i'll take this one minute at a time. >> across the country americans who had never before heard of newtown, connecticut, are grieving for those who are lost. yesterday american sports heroes made the town their own. the new york giants wore the school's initials on their helmets. the new england patriots sent up 26 flares to honor the victims, and the players on the miami heat hugged their own children during a moment of silence. after tucson, fort hood, aurora, and oak creek, it is newtown that may end up being the inflexion point for measurable change. president obama s
away tears offered his consolation and prayers last night at a vigil for the victims of the tragedy in newtown, connecticut. >> all across this land of ours we have wept with you. we've pulled our children tight. >> today funerals will be held for two of the children that died in the shooting as their community continues to search for answers. one of the teachers at sandy hook described the difficulties in moving forward in the wake of a tragedy. >> it seems as though the...
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newtown united. there is not necessarily people who have been politically active in the past or who have had any experience trying to change policies or get certain law enacted. but some members of newtown united headed to washington today. they took the day off from their jobs. they woke up at dawn. they drove to washington to go meet with members of the brady campaign to prevent gun violence. newtown united, a group of people at the epicenter of national tragedy. one of the parents who traveled to washington today was lucky enough to have his child, who attends sandy hook elementary come home from that school on friday. but he said today that he is taking action now in the wake of the shootings because he does not think the next time it should just depend on luck. >> every time something like columbine, virginia tech were happening, i would avert my eyes, and i will still think that something will be done. but all those believes were shattered on friday. and now i think we all need to speak up. >>
newtown united. there is not necessarily people who have been politically active in the past or who have had any experience trying to change policies or get certain law enacted. but some members of newtown united headed to washington today. they took the day off from their jobs. they woke up at dawn. they drove to washington to go meet with members of the brady campaign to prevent gun violence. newtown united, a group of people at the epicenter of national tragedy. one of the parents who...
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get recipes at flavorboost.com. >>> it's been a week since the massacre in newtown. today the national rifle association waded into the debate over gun control with a press conference. the group's ceo blamed laws banning guns at schools for the violence. his position, more guns. the nra called for putting an armed guard at every school in the country. >> the only way to stop a monster from killing our kids is to be personally involved and invested in a plan of absolute protection. the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. i call on congress today to act immediately to appropriate whatever is necessary to put armed police officers in every single school in this nation and to do it now. >> training thousands of armed guards and what would it accomplish? would one person have been able to stop a killer with semiautomatic rifle and body armoire. msnbc political analyst david corn is the washington bureau chief for "mother jones" magazine. are you comfortable with what the nra put forward today? >> absolutely. more guns -- >> do i understand
get recipes at flavorboost.com. >>> it's been a week since the massacre in newtown. today the national rifle association waded into the debate over gun control with a press conference. the group's ceo blamed laws banning guns at schools for the violence. his position, more guns. the nra called for putting an armed guard at every school in the country. >> the only way to stop a monster from killing our kids is to be personally involved and invested in a plan of absolute...
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we begin this afternoon as the first of many funerals are held in newtown, connecticut. the beginning of what will prove to be a parade of ceremonies laying to rest beautiful young children and their dedicated young teachers who became the victims of a senseless and unspeakable act of violence. children like 6-year-old noah pozner, smart as a whip, gentle but rambunctious, mourned by his twin sister ariel who was in a different classroom and survived. jack pinto, also 6, loved skiing, baseball, and football and was a big fan of the new york giants, especially victor cruz. the star receiver wore the boy's name on his cleats and gloves in tribute during the giants game sunday night. as a nation grapples with how and why these many young lives were cut brutally short, it fell to the president in newtown last night to face the impossible task of consoling a town that lay in emotional ruins. >> i can only hope it helps for you to know that the you're not alone in your grief. that our world, too, has been torn apart. that all across this land of ours, we have wept with you. we
we begin this afternoon as the first of many funerals are held in newtown, connecticut. the beginning of what will prove to be a parade of ceremonies laying to rest beautiful young children and their dedicated young teachers who became the victims of a senseless and unspeakable act of violence. children like 6-year-old noah pozner, smart as a whip, gentle but rambunctious, mourned by his twin sister ariel who was in a different classroom and survived. jack pinto, also 6, loved skiing, baseball,...
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that is its closest outlet to newtown, where we are tonight. they also stopped selling modern sporting rifles at all stores nationwide. on walmart's website, you will find plenty of guns but not the type of bushmaster rifle that adam lanza used. the chain has taken down that web page. at least 10.8 million new guns were sold across america last year, though. as david mattingly shows, the shooting here in newtown has actually just in the past few days, you can already see this, it's stunning, accelerated gun sales. >> reporter: almost 1,000 miles away from newtown, connecticut, gun owners rush to buy more guns. why are you in here today? >> i was looking for a gun that i have wanted for a long time and just wanted to get it before possible changes. >> reporter: at this gun shop and firing range north of atlanta, already brisk holiday sales have suddenly bumped up even more. customers fearing future gun restrictions from congress are looking to buy now. >> me and my brother collect weapons and we have plenty of hand guns and shotguns and only one
that is its closest outlet to newtown, where we are tonight. they also stopped selling modern sporting rifles at all stores nationwide. on walmart's website, you will find plenty of guns but not the type of bushmaster rifle that adam lanza used. the chain has taken down that web page. at least 10.8 million new guns were sold across america last year, though. as david mattingly shows, the shooting here in newtown has actually just in the past few days, you can already see this, it's stunning,...
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. >> newtown. >> newtown. >> newtown. >> how many more? >> reporter: performers and artists now joining with 800 mayors calling for a plan to end gun violence. but wayne lapierre, the chief executive officer and public face of the national rifle association, made clear on nbc's "meet the press" that his organization will oppose legislation adding new restrictions to the sale of weapons or high-capacity ammunition magazines. >> look, i know there's a media machine in this country that wants to blame guns every time something happensism know there's an anti-second amendment industry in this town. i know there's political leads that for 20 years always try to say it is because americans own guns. i'm telling you what i think will make people safe. and what every mom and dad will make them better, they drop their kid off at school in january is if we have a police officer in that school, a good guy. >> reporter: as the last of the newtown massacre victims are laid to rest earthquake the nra has taken the position that armed security officers i
. >> newtown. >> newtown. >> newtown. >> how many more? >> reporter: performers and artists now joining with 800 mayors calling for a plan to end gun violence. but wayne lapierre, the chief executive officer and public face of the national rifle association, made clear on nbc's "meet the press" that his organization will oppose legislation adding new restrictions to the sale of weapons or high-capacity ammunition magazines. >> look, i know there's a...
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gun shops report a surge in gun demand after newtown. why? because, some of it is people looking to protect themselves, but also out of a fear of tighter gun control laws. in particular, gun owners worry about coming restrictions to the ar-style military rifles. gun maker stocks initially fell sharper this week, but investors say the demand for guns in america remains very strong. there are 89 guns in america per 100 residents, the highest in the world. the size and wealth of this industry cannot be overstated. >> christine romans, thank you very much. and christine will have more on the $1 billion business on guns today, on "your bottom line" at 9:30 a.m. eastern time right here on cnn. >>> a social media misstep for instagram, why the photo sharing website backtracked after strong backlash from many of you. talk t low-cost investing. tdd#: 800-345-2550 at schwab, we're committed to offering you tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 low-cost investment options-- tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 like our exchange traded funds, or etfs tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 which now have
gun shops report a surge in gun demand after newtown. why? because, some of it is people looking to protect themselves, but also out of a fear of tighter gun control laws. in particular, gun owners worry about coming restrictions to the ar-style military rifles. gun maker stocks initially fell sharper this week, but investors say the demand for guns in america remains very strong. there are 89 guns in america per 100 residents, the highest in the world. the size and wealth of this industry...
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and what she brought to newtown, some may consider unusual. but it's something that's brought smiles and comfort to a place in desperate need of both. >> pie represents so many things. it's simplicity and nurturing, it's comfort food. i drove from iowa on saturday. >> plates, forks. >> this is our third day handing out pie. this is only half a pie. after posting a comment on
and what she brought to newtown, some may consider unusual. but it's something that's brought smiles and comfort to a place in desperate need of both. >> pie represents so many things. it's simplicity and nurturing, it's comfort food. i drove from iowa on saturday. >> plates, forks. >> this is our third day handing out pie. this is only half a pie. after posting a comment on
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it may be facing its biggest challenge in years as many americans shocked, they were shocked by newtown and they're calling for tougher restrictions on guns and ammunition, and while we wait for the group's executive director to appear, wayne lapierre, i want to bring in several of my colleagues now. first off, wolf blitzer is here, jessica yellin is at the white house, dana bash on capitol hill, and jeffrey toobin is in new york for us. as we wait, wolf, let's start with you. is this, in fact, a turning point for guns in america? do you think we'll hear anything like that in this press conference? >> i know a lot of attitudes have hardened as a result of what has happened over the past week in newtown, connecticut. you were there, i was there, and people all over the country and all over the world are outraged by the horrible nature of that massacre that occurred at the elementary school. >> here he is, wolf. sorry to cut you off. here he is. let's listen. >> good morning. i'm dave keene, president of the national rifle association of america, and i'd like to welcome you here this morn
it may be facing its biggest challenge in years as many americans shocked, they were shocked by newtown and they're calling for tougher restrictions on guns and ammunition, and while we wait for the group's executive director to appear, wayne lapierre, i want to bring in several of my colleagues now. first off, wolf blitzer is here, jessica yellin is at the white house, dana bash on capitol hill, and jeffrey toobin is in new york for us. as we wait, wolf, let's start with you. is this, in fact,...
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sanjay gupta, cnn, newtown, connecticut. >>> after several mass shootings in a few short shorts the newtown massacre might be the tipping point for washington to ask. arizona congressman ron barber took over gabrielle giffords' seat after the shooting. why president obama's new proposal could be the compromise republicans are looking for. that's ahead. pack the big taste of granola and dark chocolate into one perfect square, under 100 calories. nature valley granola thins. make a wish! i wish we could lie here forever. i wish this test drive was over, so we could head back to the dealership. [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. test drive! but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a jetta. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. but i'm still stubbed up. [ male announcer ] truth is, nyquil doesn't unstuff your nose. what? [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus liquid gels speeds relief to your worst cold s
sanjay gupta, cnn, newtown, connecticut. >>> after several mass shootings in a few short shorts the newtown massacre might be the tipping point for washington to ask. arizona congressman ron barber took over gabrielle giffords' seat after the shooting. why president obama's new proposal could be the compromise republicans are looking for. that's ahead. pack the big taste of granola and dark chocolate into one perfect square, under 100 calories. nature valley granola thins. make a wish!...
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you were in newtown with me. what do you think? >> well, don, i think as you indicated, the problem is very layered and what's required here is a very strong effort to compromise. i think that mr. deitz has an argument that has some merit, but i would say this to tom. he knows as well as i do when we went into law enforcement at the vetting process for us to obtain a weapon was considerably, and is considerably, different than that of the average civilian. i know that tom probably went through psychological screening the same way i did. the other issue here, don, is education. we're having a pattern now where people are failing to safeguard these weapons. that's an educational issue. it would have been nice if the nra had come out and reminded base of support in this particular area. maybe how we approach this, institute a moratorium for a short period of time. let things cool down. let everybody depoliticize this topic and come at it intelligently. the reality of the situation, and i say this i am not convinced that an assault rif
you were in newtown with me. what do you think? >> well, don, i think as you indicated, the problem is very layered and what's required here is a very strong effort to compromise. i think that mr. deitz has an argument that has some merit, but i would say this to tom. he knows as well as i do when we went into law enforcement at the vetting process for us to obtain a weapon was considerably, and is considerably, different than that of the average civilian. i know that tom probably went...
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. >>> "outfront" next, the latest on the investigation in newtown. plus we have some new details tonight about adam lanza. and inside the mind of a killer. tonight we talked to a doctor who has studied the brains of murderers for decades and has said he has found a very specific pattern. let's go "outfront." good evening, everyone. "outfront" tonight, a new phase in the newtown, couldn't could not shooting investigation. we are also learning some new details about adam lanza. the 20-year-old gunman behind last week's or ifg elementary school shooting. this is the small community tries to heal and makes sense of what has happened not even one week ago. there were six funerals today. three of them were for first graders. allison wyatt, benjamin wheeler and catherine hubbard. family and friends said goodbye to substitute teacher lauren russeau, anne marie murphy and principal dawn hochsprung. all have been hailed as heroes for trying to protect their students. i remember hearing lauren's boyfriend saying they had just celebrated their one-year anniversa
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. >> wre leave you with a powerful musical tribute to the newtown victims. ♪ you don't really care for music do you ♪ ♪ and it goes like this the fouth or fifth, the minor and major left halleluiah ♪ ♪ halleluiah ♪ halleluiah the last of the victims of the connecticut mass shooting are being laid to rest, funerals for three little girls were held today, as families say their final goodbyes the battle over gun control heatlin heating up. more on that in a moment. the fiscal cliff, ten days away with no deal in sight, the president and speaker boehner are thousands of miles away from each other, each left washington for the holiday. we will have live report from hawaii and the latest on the fiscal cliff talks in just a few minutes as well. it's official, bp oil company will have to pay up to $7.8 billion, that is the class action settlement amount they agreed to pay to 100,000 businesses and individual has h by the biggest oil spill in history. the settlement was finalized yesterday, a lot of them are opting out and pursuing lawsuits of their own. >>> more affects of a brand ne
. >> wre leave you with a powerful musical tribute to the newtown victims. ♪ you don't really care for music do you ♪ ♪ and it goes like this the fouth or fifth, the minor and major left halleluiah ♪ ♪ halleluiah ♪ halleluiah the last of the victims of the connecticut mass shooting are being laid to rest, funerals for three little girls were held today, as families say their final goodbyes the battle over gun control heatlin heating up. more on that in a moment. the fiscal...
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that includes newtown. he sat next to the president at last night's vigil. sir, thank you for joining me. as we speak, we are going to be scrolling the names of victims that we know who are going to be buried this week, as we talked about today we have two of the youngest victims that are going to be laid to rest. but the hartford courant listed the obituaries of the victims and we know those start today. you attended this vigil and so many of us watched last night. you met with some of these families. so talk to us about where these families are in their healing process, how they are coping as they prepare to say good-bye. >> well, thomas, it's impossible to explain. as a father of three kids myself, i can't imagine the grief they're feeling. i will say, though, that having the president in newtown last night was a very important step in our healing process. i saw not just a president last night, but a father, and someone really hurt to his core and his presence there last night i think meeting with the fa
that includes newtown. he sat next to the president at last night's vigil. sir, thank you for joining me. as we speak, we are going to be scrolling the names of victims that we know who are going to be buried this week, as we talked about today we have two of the youngest victims that are going to be laid to rest. but the hartford courant listed the obituaries of the victims and we know those start today. you attended this vigil and so many of us watched last night. you met with some of these...
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>>> the president is ow with a plan to prevent another newtown and residents have a plan of their own. rob cox will show us how they are working to honor the littlest angels. >> speaker boehner lays down the gauntlet. why am i worried it's not a lump of coal. >> a chilly reception on benghazi sending in an icy blast at the state department. is it more than hillary can handle? >> no holiday break for president obama, but words from a president past could offer a new path forward. the lbj connection. >> white house history is my favorite. all that and my spoken word on why another past president had reason for holiday cheer. grab some cocoa. you are in the cycle. >> if you thought the fiscal cliff was a joke, listen to this, john boehner just 45 minutes ago. >> republicans ton to work towards avoiding the fiscal cliff. the president's offer of $1.3 trillion in revenues and $850 billion in spending reductions fails to meet the tests that the president promised the american people a balanced approach. i hope that the president will get serious soon about providing and working with us on a
>>> the president is ow with a plan to prevent another newtown and residents have a plan of their own. rob cox will show us how they are working to honor the littlest angels. >> speaker boehner lays down the gauntlet. why am i worried it's not a lump of coal. >> a chilly reception on benghazi sending in an icy blast at the state department. is it more than hillary can handle? >> no holiday break for president obama, but words from a president past could offer a new...
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. >>> we are back live in newtown, connecticut. and students in the school district here are going back to class today, all except for the kids at sandy hook elementary. for the next few days, they'll continue to bury their classmates and teachers. now, we are going to go live to john boehner who just came out of a meeting with his caucus. >> what we've offered meets the 26 of balance, but the president is not very there. white house offered yesterday essentially $1.3 trillion in new revenues for only $850 billion in net spending reductions. that's not balanced. in my opinion. so at the same time, we're going to continue to talk with the president, we're going to also move plan "b." i think we all know that every income tax filer in america is going to pay higher rates come january 1st until congress acts. so i believe it's important that we protect as many american taxpayers as we can. and our plan "b," would protect the american taxpayers who make $1 million or less and have all of their current rates extended. i continue to have
. >>> we are back live in newtown, connecticut. and students in the school district here are going back to class today, all except for the kids at sandy hook elementary. for the next few days, they'll continue to bury their classmates and teachers. now, we are going to go live to john boehner who just came out of a meeting with his caucus. >> what we've offered meets the 26 of balance, but the president is not very there. white house offered yesterday essentially $1.3 trillion in...
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this is a drum-style magazine from an assault rifle just like the one the newtown shooter used. it can hold up to 90 bullets at a time. let me read you the description of this product from a gun company that we won't say their name so they don't get extra publicity. precision built, ultra-high capacity drum-style magazine allows extended shooting strings and plenty of shooting fun with your favorite ar-15 or m-16 rifle. i ask you tonight, what purpose does this serve in a civilized society? increased shooting fun in light of what happened last friday? those words should make your blood boil tonight. the nra has spent billions of dollars lobbying for these weapons manufacturers and the gun makers convince people to go ahead and buy them with ads like this. consider your man card reissued, it says. this is the same assault rifle used in sandy hook elementary school. it works. brak friday gun sales right after thank giving broke records across the country. keep in mind, these weapons are being sold to a population where 40% of all gun buyers are not required to undergo background c
this is a drum-style magazine from an assault rifle just like the one the newtown shooter used. it can hold up to 90 bullets at a time. let me read you the description of this product from a gun company that we won't say their name so they don't get extra publicity. precision built, ultra-high capacity drum-style magazine allows extended shooting strings and plenty of shooting fun with your favorite ar-15 or m-16 rifle. i ask you tonight, what purpose does this serve in a civilized society?...
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i would hope our members that what we saw in newtown isn't lingering with us, we don't remain passionate about it only a month later. and as soon as we get those recommendations, i will be putting forward very specific proposals. i will be talking about them in my state of the union and we will be working with interested members of congress to try and get something done. the idea that we would say this is terrible, this the tragedy, never again, and we don't have the sustained attention span to be able to get this done over the next several months doesn't make sense. i have more confidence the american people do not. i have more confidence in paris, the mothers and fathers have been meeting over the last several days all across the country from all political persuasions, including a lot of gun owners who say you know what, this time we've got to do things differently. >> what about the nra? president obama: the nra is an organization that has members who are mothers and fathers. and i would suspect they have been impacted by this as well. hopefully they will do some self reflection. herh
i would hope our members that what we saw in newtown isn't lingering with us, we don't remain passionate about it only a month later. and as soon as we get those recommendations, i will be putting forward very specific proposals. i will be talking about them in my state of the union and we will be working with interested members of congress to try and get something done. the idea that we would say this is terrible, this the tragedy, never again, and we don't have the sustained attention span to...
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just as i see the people of sandy hook doing, the people of newtown, conne newtown, connecticut look so close-knit and that's really crucial at this time. >> and one thing that many are so concerned about the children whol survived this tragedy here is how they are going to cope when they realize and probably have at this point that they have lost their friends, 13 people were killed at columbine. did you lose any friends? >> i did. i knew several of the students, the teacher, mr. sanders, he was my coach for softball, basketball, track. what's so hard is going back and you have an empty chair next to you or we go to graduation and you know that you have classmates that are supposed to be graduating with you. it's -- it leaves a void that cannot be filled and for these young kids, i think what breaks my heart the most is these young kids can't understand that that happened at their school and the bad guy is gone. they are going home and they think that the bad guy is in their room or in their house and it's hard for them to contextua contextualize that and even after the cameras are
just as i see the people of sandy hook doing, the people of newtown, conne newtown, connecticut look so close-knit and that's really crucial at this time. >> and one thing that many are so concerned about the children whol survived this tragedy here is how they are going to cope when they realize and probably have at this point that they have lost their friends, 13 people were killed at columbine. did you lose any friends? >> i did. i knew several of the students, the teacher, mr....
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this is newtown, connecticut. we're looking at the parents who are bringing their children home throughout the morning this has been happening and afternoon as well. a number of parents are still going to this firehouse that we're looking at. their children are there. hundreds were evacuated to that facility. >> actually, we just saw that gentleman that had been spoken to earlier standing there with with the green shirt and the while baseball cap. you can see the proximity now from there through the woods over here to the elementary school. that's the path that the children took from the school the to the firehouse when they took cover. you just look the at those parents when we were looking over at the firehouse and elm prasing their children. not sure at that moment if they realized how lucky they were that they were still able to hold onit to their children after what transpired here. >> the shooter as opposed to -- the information we have in regard to the shooter, 20 years old. killed. apparently had two guns,
this is newtown, connecticut. we're looking at the parents who are bringing their children home throughout the morning this has been happening and afternoon as well. a number of parents are still going to this firehouse that we're looking at. their children are there. hundreds were evacuated to that facility. >> actually, we just saw that gentleman that had been spoken to earlier standing there with with the green shirt and the while baseball cap. you can see the proximity now from there...
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. >>> coming up, the nra set to give the first on-cameras comments since the tragedy in newtown. we'll spin on it next. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] everyone deserves the gift of all day pain relief. this season, discover aleve. all day pain relief with just two pills. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 after that, it's on to germany. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 then tonight, i'm trading 9500 miles away in japan. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 with the new global account from schwab, tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 i hunt down opportunities around the world tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 as if i'm right there. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 and i'm in total control because i can trade tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 directly online in 12 markets in their local currencies. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 i use their global research to get an edge. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 their equity ratings show me how schwab tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 rates specific foreign stocks tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 based on things like fundamentals, momentum and risk. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 and i also have access to independent tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 firms like ned davis research tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 a
. >>> coming up, the nra set to give the first on-cameras comments since the tragedy in newtown. we'll spin on it next. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] everyone deserves the gift of all day pain relief. this season, discover aleve. all day pain relief with just two pills. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 after that, it's on to germany. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 then tonight, i'm trading 9500 miles away in japan. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 with the new global account from schwab, tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 i hunt...
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we begin as newtown, connecticut, memorializes more of its innocent victims. even as some children return to school, they are passing by the funeral processions of children their own age. this afternoon wakes are being held for 27-year-old first grade teacher vicki soto who worked to shield students before she herself was slain. and two young pupils, 7-year-old daniel barden and charlotte bacon. as newtown and the nation weep for these young lives cut short, pressure is mounting to change the laws around gun access in this country. the white house said this afternoon in the boldest terms yet that the president is engaging his support for greater gun control measures. >> he is actively supportive of, for example, senator feinstein's stated intent to revive a piece of legislation that would reinstate the assault weapons ban. >> jay carney also said the president would support closing the so-called gun show loophole that averts background checks. but even if both measures passed, we're left with the problem of how we define an assault weapon. republican congressm
we begin as newtown, connecticut, memorializes more of its innocent victims. even as some children return to school, they are passing by the funeral processions of children their own age. this afternoon wakes are being held for 27-year-old first grade teacher vicki soto who worked to shield students before she herself was slain. and two young pupils, 7-year-old daniel barden and charlotte bacon. as newtown and the nation weep for these young lives cut short, pressure is mounting to change the...
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. >>> back to school, children this newtown return to class as funerals continue for those killed in the sandy massacre. >> here's what people are talking about. classes resumed today for most students in newtown connecticut for the first time since friday's massacre. all schools reopened except for sandy hook elementary. complete coverage begins with randall pinkston reporting for wjz. >>> a bus carrying students drove up to the high school in newtown connecticut as a grief stricken town to tried to get back to some sort of routine. the bus had a ribbon on it. police were on hand to make sure everything ran smoothly. >> i wouldn't send my children to school if i had the choice rite right now. i wouldn't. >> i think it's important that the children do go back to school. >> all schools except sandy hook elementary are open. the scene of the massacre will remain closed for months. when those children go back they will attend a school in a nearby town. people lit candles to remember the lives cut short. they paid their respects at the memorial set up for the 26 victims. >> the grieving
. >>> back to school, children this newtown return to class as funerals continue for those killed in the sandy massacre. >> here's what people are talking about. classes resumed today for most students in newtown connecticut for the first time since friday's massacre. all schools reopened except for sandy hook elementary. complete coverage begins with randall pinkston reporting for wjz. >>> a bus carrying students drove up to the high school in newtown connecticut as a...
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good night from newtown. ♪ amazing grace how sweet the sound ♪ ♪ that saved a wretch like me ♪ i once was lost but now i'm found ♪ ♪ was blind but now i see ♪ amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me ♪ president obama is calling for a ban on assault weapons. today, the nra offered a rather different solution. publicly breaking the silence. the silence for the first time since the massacre, the nra proposed a sweeping plan to have armed guards at every school in the nation. >> the truth is our society is populated by an unknown number of genuine monsters. people that are so deranged, so evil, so possessed by voices and driven by demons that no sane person can ever possibly comprehend them. they walk among us every single day. and does anybody really believe that the next adam lanza isn't planning his attack on a school? since when did a gun automatically become a bad word? a gun in the hands of a secret service agent protecting our president isn't a bad word. a gun in the hands of a soldier protecting the united states of america isn't a d word. and when yo
good night from newtown. ♪ amazing grace how sweet the sound ♪ ♪ that saved a wretch like me ♪ i once was lost but now i'm found ♪ ♪ was blind but now i see ♪ amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me ♪ president obama is calling for a ban on assault weapons. today, the nra offered a rather different solution. publicly breaking the silence. the silence for the first time since the massacre, the nra proposed a sweeping plan to have armed guards at every school...
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they have never been to newtown. in fact, they've never been to the state of connecticut, but they wanted to show the town that they care. >> we're writing letters just to let them know that, you know, our hearts are with them. they're in our prayers. >> because i want to make them cheer up. >> right away we started seeing mail volume that began with a few hundred. now it's in the thousands per day we're receiving. >> want to start handing me packages? >> reporter: in the middle of all of the sorrow, the sadness, and the heart break is something else. >> they're coming from as far away as sicily, england, australia, and every corner of this country. they may not have personal knowledge of the families here, but they certainly share their pain. >> kayland knows only what her mother as told her, that a bad guy hurt and killed children, but she offers this message. >> dear parents, i know that you are upset, but your children are now fine in heaven. love kayla. >> reporter: with her letters she is sending two pictures.
they have never been to newtown. in fact, they've never been to the state of connecticut, but they wanted to show the town that they care. >> we're writing letters just to let them know that, you know, our hearts are with them. they're in our prayers. >> because i want to make them cheer up. >> right away we started seeing mail volume that began with a few hundred. now it's in the thousands per day we're receiving. >> want to start handing me packages? >> reporter:...
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and we've had columbine, newtown. and nothing happens. not a political issue. a point of debate. it's an object of reverence in this country. it's a god. >> what you're pointing to, let's talk about the british and australian. the revulsion against the deaths of murders of elementary school kids had a huge impact there in those countries. and it's having a huge impact right now. the reason this is not just a one-day, one-week story is because people are so heartbroken. and they are shocked at what happened. >> it's been three years since virginia tech. what happened? >> i think there's an emotional difference when it comes to elementary school kids. that makes it different. number two, people said when we're talking about the nra, there was once upon a time more powerful and more fearsome lobby in washington. it was the tobacco lobby. people were saying there could be nothing more american than the marlboro man. how much of the country's economy was based on tobacco. so where you have deep rooted culture, it can take a long time. it wasn't one thing that changed the cigarette cul
and we've had columbine, newtown. and nothing happens. not a political issue. a point of debate. it's an object of reverence in this country. it's a god. >> what you're pointing to, let's talk about the british and australian. the revulsion against the deaths of murders of elementary school kids had a huge impact there in those countries. and it's having a huge impact right now. the reason this is not just a one-day, one-week story is because people are so heartbroken. and they are...
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. >> we will be leaving newtown to give this small town its streets back. for the residents here to grieve and share together. but we're not going to stop covering this or talking about it in honor of those who died to make those in power take action to stop anything like this from happening again. "piers morgan starts now." >>> tonight, two more funerals, two more impossibly small coffins what will america do to stop a madman. >> i am a supporter of the second amendment. but i believe it's time for us to move a different direction. >> and the congresswoman who lost her husband in the long island railroad shooting. >>> also, i'll go one-on-one with a gun advocate who said that lawmakers who vote for gun control have blood on their hands. could he be serious? >>> and why the second amendment doesn't say what you think 2 does. >>> plus a class gunned down, a teacher to protect them. main who lost his daughter. >> they believe that because the problem is guns the answer is guns. it's simply ridiculous. >> we'll go inside the mind of a killer. what dr. oz think
. >> we will be leaving newtown to give this small town its streets back. for the residents here to grieve and share together. but we're not going to stop covering this or talking about it in honor of those who died to make those in power take action to stop anything like this from happening again. "piers morgan starts now." >>> tonight, two more funerals, two more impossibly small coffins what will america do to stop a madman. >> i am a supporter of the second...
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>> in washington, i get what the issue that have been on average, dealing with black kids, a newtown every 40 days in the last two years. >> say that again. >> every 40 days, when you take the number of black kids who have been shot and killed, there's been a newtown every 40 days. same with chicago. yeah, we're sort of used to it. what we must do is look at when you have a mass shooting, that focuses the attention and causes folks to say have you been asleep at the wheel when it comes to these other issues and we have. it is because again, america unfortunately has to have a major issue. a major issue to go oh, now let's do something about it. >> i think roland made a really profound point earlier when he was we always want a silver bullet when there's a thing like this. exactly. you have to have a comprehensive, smart approach. that's where you're more likely to get good results. >> news in westchester, new york, published an interactive map, had people with con e sealed weapons on their website. where do you come down? >> funny thing. also, you had folks who supported proposition-
>> in washington, i get what the issue that have been on average, dealing with black kids, a newtown every 40 days in the last two years. >> say that again. >> every 40 days, when you take the number of black kids who have been shot and killed, there's been a newtown every 40 days. same with chicago. yeah, we're sort of used to it. what we must do is look at when you have a mass shooting, that focuses the attention and causes folks to say have you been asleep at the wheel when...
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feeling pressure following the newtown, connecticut tragedy. just this morning president obama release this had message responding to petitions asking the administration to take action on gun control. >> it is encouraging that many gun owners have stepped up this week to say there are steps we can take to prevent more tragedies like the one in newtown. step that is both protect our rights and protect our kids. >> joining me is a professor of law for ucla that has written extensively on this topic. >> thanks for having me. >> the nra issued a statement saying it would offer, quote, meaningful contributions on preventing more gun violence. do you have an idea what that might mean? >> the nra has certainly upped the ante with the statements and the high profile press conference. usually the nra is very quiet after a mass shooting and says we should have condolences for the victims and tries to avoid talking about it. they're really taking a big chance by making a big public showing of this and they have to come forward with some kind of meaningful
feeling pressure following the newtown, connecticut tragedy. just this morning president obama release this had message responding to petitions asking the administration to take action on gun control. >> it is encouraging that many gun owners have stepped up this week to say there are steps we can take to prevent more tragedies like the one in newtown. step that is both protect our rights and protect our kids. >> joining me is a professor of law for ucla that has written extensively...
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world news coverage from newtown continues tonight. the financial fallout the gunmaker are now dealing with. we talked with diane sawyer. the story that continues to sadden and enrage the nation is the shooting in newtown. >> in this week after sandy hook, there is a backlash under way against people who profit from the sale of assault guns. chris comeauxcuomo looks that that tonight. >> i see you taking a look ahead to christmas next week. >> we are, and just a week until christmas and americans are trying to trace where the storm is moving, to plan their travel. we will help you do that tonight. >> you can watch those stories and more tonight on world news right after abc 7 news at 6:00. >> let's get a check on the traffic situation. >> some delays on 395 south on washington heading toward duke street. as you head out of springfield a long line of stop and go traffic. traveling the inner loop of the belt way across the american legion bridge the outer loop is also a slow go. as you head over toward new hampshire ave. the crash before
world news coverage from newtown continues tonight. the financial fallout the gunmaker are now dealing with. we talked with diane sawyer. the story that continues to sadden and enrage the nation is the shooting in newtown. >> in this week after sandy hook, there is a backlash under way against people who profit from the sale of assault guns. chris comeauxcuomo looks that that tonight. >> i see you taking a look ahead to christmas next week. >> we are, and just a week until...
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. >> reporter: newtown united is calling for better gun control. it plans to send a delegation to washington on tuesday. >> we have the benefit and the miss fortune of being on -- misfortune of being on the national stage right now. this is a real opportunity for us to make a statement. >> reporter: schools will reopen tuesday but sandy hook elementary will be closed till further notice. >> one of the victims in the newtown shooting spree has a daughter that attends georgetown university. katie sherlach is a ph.d. candidate in chemistry. her mom was the school psychologist at sandy hook elementary and one of the heroes who tried to stop the gunman. they have lunched a fund raising campaign with the goal of collecting at least $5,000 for the sherlach family. >>> advocates for gun control are hoping that the actions of newtown is enough to spark debate. >> reporter: i'm kristin fish other capitol hill where today about 200 people marched to the nra headquarters with this message. >> let's stop all the assault weapons. >> i'm here because i'm tired of
. >> reporter: newtown united is calling for better gun control. it plans to send a delegation to washington on tuesday. >> we have the benefit and the miss fortune of being on -- misfortune of being on the national stage right now. this is a real opportunity for us to make a statement. >> reporter: schools will reopen tuesday but sandy hook elementary will be closed till further notice. >> one of the victims in the newtown shooting spree has a daughter that attends...
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but in any event, what a tragedy in newtown. everyone's reeling from it still. but, miguel, if congress doesn't act now, time will be the healer and all of a sudden this will fade away like so many cases in the past. >> that's the question for both of you, i guess. avery, in '89, there was a terrible shooting in stockton, california, several kids gunned down by a semiautomatic weapon. it took five years to get what was an imperfect -- what many considered an imperfect law pass ld. >> right. >> how do you expect to see this play out in this particular political environment? >> well, i think the difference is this is 9/11 national pain. yes, aurora was significantment, stockton, aurora significant, but the fact is 20 children lost, i mean, it's on the minds of everyone. and i think the president is taking charge of this issue. i'm actually optimistic. i think the easy path obviously is you have the semiautomatic ban somehow expires, that's the easy stuff. you deal with that, congress brings that back. the harder issue, i think, and the money issue is the issue of
but in any event, what a tragedy in newtown. everyone's reeling from it still. but, miguel, if congress doesn't act now, time will be the healer and all of a sudden this will fade away like so many cases in the past. >> that's the question for both of you, i guess. avery, in '89, there was a terrible shooting in stockton, california, several kids gunned down by a semiautomatic weapon. it took five years to get what was an imperfect -- what many considered an imperfect law pass ld....
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hood. >> oak creek. >> newtown. >> newtown. >> newtown. >> newtown. >> how many more? >> how many more? >> how many more colleges? >> how many more classrooms? >> how many more movie theatres? >> how many more houses of faith? >> how many more shopping malls? >> how many more street corners? >> how many more? >> how many more? >> enough. >> enough. >> enough. >> well, this group of artists joined mayors against illegal guns in a demand and planned campaign. it was started by new york city mayor michael bloomberg and thomas nunino in 2006 but gaining momentum. susan candiotti joins me from new york. as i read about these funerals and the children, the details, it's just still overwhelming. that press conference yesterday, it was the most ridiculous thing i've ever seen from anyone, including especially the nra. is your plan to focus on gun control -- is it a move to help safety in school? what's going on here? >> well, we'll have to find out, i guess. in the wake of the tragedy of sandy hook elementary in connecticut, the nra, a lot of people thought, would offer some c
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we will. >> a writer in newtown and the wheelers moved out to newtown because she loved it so much. she actually had the family, came out for her and she's thinking about how she's going to as a writer -- sort of what story does she tell out of this eventually. i like that she thinks the town will heal one day. sometimes when you are there, it's not really clear. >> still ahead on starting point. from purged voter roles to lines that were six hours long and accusations of voter fraud. florida has quite a mess on its hands and governor rick scott. a plan to fix it he says. now, the better you trade. so we have ongoing webinars and interactive learning, plus, in-branch seminars at over 500 locations, where our dedicated support teams help you know more so your money can do more. [ rodger ] at scottrade, seven dollar trades are just the start. our teams have the information you want when you need it. it's another reason more investors are saying... [ all ] i'm with scottrade. >>> welcome back, everybody. roland martin is here with us. nice to have you with us. will cain from the blaze.
we will. >> a writer in newtown and the wheelers moved out to newtown because she loved it so much. she actually had the family, came out for her and she's thinking about how she's going to as a writer -- sort of what story does she tell out of this eventually. i like that she thinks the town will heal one day. sometimes when you are there, it's not really clear. >> still ahead on starting point. from purged voter roles to lines that were six hours long and accusations of voter...
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life opens up when you do. >>> the shock of what happened in newtown, connecticut, still hasn't worn off. for many of the journalists covering the tragedy, it is impossible to treat it as just another story. the pain surrounding the young children who were killed is just too raw. >> that's what you would do, too. you would get into the child's bed and remember all the things you loved about them. >> for the past three days i have been on the verge of tears every second and most of the people here have been crying 24 hours straight. >> but how much will the emotional impact shake the coverage of this sensitive story? i put that question to the panel of top media critics. fred francis, former nbc senior correspondent and founder of 15seconds.c 15seconds.com. lauren ashbam and steve who spent decades at "new york times." are the media now, finally, leading a national debate on guns? >> reluctantly and awkwardly. the way they got this started off. painful as a journalist for 40 years to watch all the mistakes. but carrying it through now over a full week clearly going into another week a
life opens up when you do. >>> the shock of what happened in newtown, connecticut, still hasn't worn off. for many of the journalists covering the tragedy, it is impossible to treat it as just another story. the pain surrounding the young children who were killed is just too raw. >> that's what you would do, too. you would get into the child's bed and remember all the things you loved about them. >> for the past three days i have been on the verge of tears every second and...
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all the kids say, nothing ever happens in newtown. except now it does. just like it could happen in any town in america. that's why it is a call to action that is perhaps louder than has been heard in prior mass events like this. >> everyone is asking the same question. there is no apparent motive which is obvious to anyone. you have a loner who may or may not be suffering from some neuralological disorder like autism or asperger's. we don't know these things as fact yet. he was at home a lot of the time. he had social problems. he seems to have been very bright in certain areas like math mattics and so on and played a lot of violent video game. from what we know about his profile, what do you think has happened here? >> the common thread going beyond what you have talked about is that there is a motive. in this case the police do know because they've been through some of his records. and i would applaud them for not sharing it. because it is what he thinks is legitimate. again, this is an indefensible act. and why it is so important for us, even when we
all the kids say, nothing ever happens in newtown. except now it does. just like it could happen in any town in america. that's why it is a call to action that is perhaps louder than has been heard in prior mass events like this. >> everyone is asking the same question. there is no apparent motive which is obvious to anyone. you have a loner who may or may not be suffering from some neuralological disorder like autism or asperger's. we don't know these things as fact yet. he was at home a...